Marantz SR5014 vs Sony STR-DN1060 review

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The Marantz SR5014 vs Sony STR-DN1060 comparison will be extremely helpful for people who want to get a great, powerful receiver with many functions.

Amplifier

AV receivers under review have the same number of channels. In terms of power, there are differences, the SR5014 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 100/8, 180/6, while the STR-DN1060 has a power of 165/8. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the SR5014 it is 0.08%, but for the STR-DN1060 it is 0.09%.

Audio features

The manufacturer installed different DACs, the SR5014 received the model AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit, but the STR-DN1060 is equipped with 96 KHz/24-bit. Each of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. Both Marantz SR5014 and Sony STR-DN1060 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. The contenders have differences in the supported services from Apple - AirPlay, AirPlay 2 versus AirPlay respectively. Access to the Spotify service is on each of the competitors. The quality of 4K/60Hz signal remains unchanged when transmitting from a source to a TV or projector via HDMI for both receivers. Signaling over HDMI in standby mode can provide the SR5014 and the STR-DN1060. Video scaling is only possible with the SR5014. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the SR5014.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the SR5014 has 8/2, and the STR-DN1060 has 6/2. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is supported by the SR5014 and the STR-DN1060. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. The SR5014 has support for the standard HDCP 2.3, compared to the STR-DN1060, which supports the standard HDCP 2.2. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Marantz SR5014.

Additional features

Ability to create 2 Multi zones inherent in both AV receivers. For voice control in the SR5014 is used Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI, but in the STR-DN1060 is used Google Assistant. There is an ECO mode in SR5014. The Marantz SR5014 and the Sony STR-DN1060 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available both models. A DTS:X surround technology is supported by devices from our comparison.